September 5, 2024
Hilton OmahaElevate Your Recruiting Game at the HIRE Conference
Join us at the HIRE Conference, where Talent Acquisition and HR Professionals come together to explore new approaches, enhance skills, and connect with industry leaders. This year’s event promises a wealth of valuable content through insightful speakers, dynamic breakout sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Engage with the top talent acquisition community and gain actionable insights to take your recruiting strategies to the next level. With a focus on outcome-driven deliverables, this year’s HIRE Conference is set to be the most impactful yet. Don’t miss the chance to discover the latest in recruiting tech and best practices.
Prepare for an inspiring experience designed to help you achieve your best HIRE in 2024!
TICKETS
HIRE Conference
Thursday, September, 5, 2024 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Hilton Omaha | 1001 Cass St.
Registration: $150
2024 Agenda
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8:30-9:00 AM - Registration & Networking
9:15-9:30 AM - Welcome and Kickoff
9:30-10:30 AM - Keynote: Joanie Bily | Recruiting Smarter with Data Analytics
10:30-10:45 AM- Break & Networking
10:45-11:45 AM - Breakout Session 1
Topics:
- Angela Cooper – Eliminating Roadblocks in DE&I Recruitment
- Sara McCue – Legal Considerations in Recruitment
11:45 AM-12:45 PM - Lunch
12:45-1:45 PM - Keynote: Todd Smith | Thinking Outside the Box
1:45-2:00 PM - Break & Networking
2:00-3:00 PM - Breakout Session 2
Topics:
- Kim Hurst – Mental Health & HR Professionals
- Mark Mathia – The Recruitment Revolution: Shaping Future Business Success
3:00-3:15 PM - Break & Networking
3:15-4:15 PM - Breakout Session 3
Topics:
- Michelle Hill – Sharing Secrets to Conquer Talent Challenges
- Mark Haner – The Early Impact of AI Tools for Recruiting
4:15-6:00 PM - Happy Hour | Sponsored by MyStaff
2024 Keynote Speakers
Joanie Bily
Joanie Bily is a prominent authority on labor market data, workplace trends and expert career advice. An accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience, Bily is the author of Dive in D.E.E.P.: Strategies to Advance Your Career, Find Balance, and Live Your Best Life.
She is a Division President of Employbridge, the largest industrial staffing company in the U.S., where she oversees staffing for both the commercial and professional staffing business. Bily also leads RemX, the professional staffing division at Employbridge for over 8 years and launched RemX Contact Center Solutions, the industry leader in workforce staffing solutions to large U.S. call and contact centers. She has been recognized as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Staffing” by Staffing Industry Analysts for seven consecutive years (2016-2023) and was the recipient of the World Staffing Summit Award in 2021.
Todd Smith
As a principal founder and CEO of Symphony Workforce Foundation (SWF) — a Nebraska non-profit — Smith guides the organization’s vision and growth. By empowering students to discover career opportunities uniquely aligned with their personal aspirations, they strengthen communities, relationships and economic futures.
With a passion for technology and education, Smith has 25 years of IT, consulting and educational organizational leadership experience. After graduating from the University of South Dakota (where he served as the captain of the football team), he found immediate success leading sales teams for a multi-national technology company. Smith then transitioned to a leadership role with one of the largest privately held education firm in the country.
2024 Breakout Speakers
Angela Cooper
As the Founder and CEO of Mindpower Strategic, Angela Cooper empowers organizations to create inclusive, high-performing cultures. With over 20 years of experience in business strategy and change management, Angela is a recognized leader in driving organizational health and performance. She speaks, teaches, and consults on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving as a trusted advisor for business leaders committed to fostering positive change.
Mark Haner
Mark Haner is a North American Sales Director for LinkedIn and over the past decade has operated as both a hiring manager and developer of talent. Having predominantly operated in leadership roles since 2005, Mark has specialized in the Advertising, SaaS and Technology sectors since 2007, with both domestic and international experience. Leading sales, account management, support, and advertising teams along the way; Mark has helped with business aspects ranging from sales performance, product go-to-market, & strategic partnerships, as well as opening & scaling large domestic and international locations for companies like Yahoo & LinkedIn. Outside of the office, you can expect to find Mark doing something with his wife and two daughters, working on classic cars or fishing, camping, or skiing.
Michelle Hill
Michelle is a seasoned leadership architect with a knack for igniting potential. With nearly two decades of molding leaders, she’s mastered the art of inspiring action. Her competitive spirit and unwavering drive fuel her passion for transforming teams into high-performance powerhouses. Michelle doesn’t just speak; she empowers.
Michelle is a results-driven leader with a track record spanning steel, hospitality, and consulting. Her diverse experience in operations, talent development, and sales equips her with a unique perspective, fostering adaptability and a broad understanding of different industries. Outside the office, she’s a passionate ISU fan, a dedicated family member, and a loyal companion to her furry friends.
Kim Hurst
From her early career in customer service, Hurst discovered her passion for helping people through HR and organizational development roles. Whether assisting individuals entering the workforce, guiding them through onboarding, or supporting their career advancement through training and coaching, she has always been dedicated to fostering growth.
As a previous Training Consultant with Best Care EAP of Nebraska Methodist Health System, Hurst has carved a niche in promoting self-care, mental health awareness, and psychologically safe workplaces. Over the past five years, she has collaborated with more than 300 client organizations across the U.S. and has facilitated training and workshops for over 25,000 participants. Her focus has been on enhancing leadership, individual skills, and cultivating healthy behaviors for personal wellness and professional success.
Mark Mathia
Mark Mathia is the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Signature Performance, Inc overseeing the associate experience, brand experience, and Signature’s TalentXM service line. His calling is to attract and retain world-class talent and champion the Associate experience. Mark helped ignite the organizational experience strategy by introducing comprehensive engagement programming that connects the Associate experience with the client experience curating a one of a kind brand immersion that has led to Best Place to Work honors and exceptional performance ratings from clients. With a myriad of coaching credentials including certification as a Gallup Strengths Coach, Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner, Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), certified Positive Psychology Coach, and credentialed through the John Maxwell Team, as a coach, speaker, and trainer. Mark empowers Associates to bring their best selves to work through mentorship, coaching, and constant development opportunities.
Sara McCue
Sara A. McCue’s practice focuses on employment compliance, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and public accommodations law. She represents and counsels employers in various industries. Sara provides day-to-day compliance advice, assists in policy creation and revision, and conducts internal workplace investigations. In addition, Sara represents clients in the defense of administrative claims, such as complaints filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as other federal, state, and local agencies.
Sara is an experienced public speaker. She regularly conducts workplace training on harassment prevention, reasonable accommodations, and other topics.
Since 2022, Sara has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® in the field of Labor and Employment Law Management. Sara received her Juris Doctor, with distinction, from the University of Nebraska College of Law, where she was the Editor in Chief of the Nebraska Law Review.
2024 Sponsors
The HIRE Conference is made possible by the generous contributions of several organizations. Thank you for your support!
Interested in being a sponsor for 2024? Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities! Fill our the Sponsorship Form and submit it to Events@OmahaChamber.org to secure your sponsorship or contact for more questions.
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2024 HIRE Conference Committee
The HIRE Conference is made possible thanks in part to the work of our community committee members.CO-CHAIRS
Kim Lynch, MyStaff
Anna Charron, Walmart
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